September 1st 1991

"Hey Cedric, you ready to start our third year?" James Abbott asked. "Yea, I heard your sister, Hannah Abbott's starting her 1st year here," Cedric replied with a smirk. "Don't you dare prank her Cedric, she's my only sister," James said sternly. "Chill, I wasn't even going to prank her," Cedric replied.

"Oh yea Cedric, did you hear? Harry Potter's on the train too," James said suddenly, changing the subject. "Really? The boy who lived?" Cedric asked. "Yup, also I heard the girls in first year who saw him says he's really cute," James added. "He can't be cuter than me," Cedric grinned. "If you say so," James replied.

Cedric Diggory was a third year, who didn't know that he actually had a brother who was taken from him when he was 3 years old. That brother, was Harry Potter, or in this case, Harry Diggory. He was taken from Cedric because of a prophecy which stated 2 people would be born right after the other. Mr. Diggory was scared that Cedric would be in danger and would die because Voldemort was rumored to have heard about the prophecy and so, he sent Harry off.

Since then, Harry lived with James and Lily Potter. They unfortunately, died protecting Harry and because of their love, Harry defeated the dark lord and received a scar, marking him as the boy who lived.

First Year's compartment

Susan Bones, Neville Longbottom, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hannah Abbott, and Hermione Granger, were all very studious students whom were reviewing the first chapter of each book and subject to ensure they were ahead and knew their stuff. Harry Potter, was also writing down notes to make sure he got everything with his quill. He wasn't doing it because he wanted to, but because his mother and father, they were smart on their own and said in their will to always do his best and so, his motivation was born.

Ron Weasley, decided to study because he wanted to help his family, find a good job and be able to afford things, fortunately for him, he met Harry Potter at Diagon Alley and Harry gave Ron a few hundred galleons to spend for his school things after hearing about the Weasleys. His mom, Molly Weasley was grateful and hugged Harry.

Susan Bones, wanted to make her aunt proud since she was the head of the DMLE, Department Of Magical Law Enforcement.

Neville Longbottom wanted to excel because his grandmother, wanted him to represent her son, Frank whom was tortured along with his wife Alice Longbottom until they couldn't function.

Hannah Abbott, well, she just wanted to be with the group and so she decided to be smart. Hermione Granger however, was smart, her life revolved around books and knowledge. She hasn't broken a rule ever.

They had changed into their robes long ago when they boarded the train so they wouldn't have to change again.

"So," Hermione said blushing, Harry was so cute, she heard that Cedric Diggory resembled Harry very much but knew she had no chance with him. "Harry, what house do you want to be in?" Hermione asked. "Well, I heard Gryffindor's pretty good, Ravenclaw's for smart people, Slytherin….. not so much but Hufflepuff's the one I think sounds the best, it sounds like a cookie," Harry replied grinning making the girls blush. Ron and Neville looked at each other and then at Harry. 'He is so lucky, every girl's falling for him,' they both thought.

Soon the train stopped and they got off. "First Year's follow me please," they heard a voice call out. They followed to the source of the voice and saw a giant man. "Hey Hagrid," Harry smiled. "Hey Harry, alright follow me to the boats," Hagrid said quickly.

They made their way over to the docks and boarded the boats. Neville, Hannah, Susan boarded one, while Hermione, Ron and Harry boarded the other. The other years would go by carriage.

"Woah," Ron said as they crossed the lake to a large castle.

They got off at the docks and followed the path and stair case up to a large pair of doors to see an old witch waiting for them. "My name is Professor Mcgonagall, now, before you join the others in the hall, you will be sorted into different houses. There's Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Now each of these houses will be like family so treat them well. I will be back when they're ready," she announced before entering the hall leaving them outside.

"So, it's true then, the rumors, Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts," a blonde appeared. "Malfoy, Draco Malfoy," he extended a hand making Ron snicker. "Think that's funny do you? Red hair, vacant expressions, hand me down… oh wait, seems like you could afford the robes this year Weasley," Malfoy snickered before returning his attention to Harry.

"You shouldn't associate with them, you wouldn't want to be with the wrong sort," Malfoy finished. "Thanks, but I think I can figure out the wrong sort myself," Harry replied and before Malfoy could reply, Professor Mcgonagall returned.

"They're ready for you," she announced and lead them into the halls. Everyone was whispering about the first years, and how vulnerable they looked.

"Look at that Cedric, there is someone who looks so much like you," James pointed out. "Yea, he does look like me," Cedric muttered, disappointed that not every girl would be interested in him.

"Now, you will wait here and I will call your name, then I will place the hat on you and you will be sorted," the witch instructed and rolled open a piece of parchment. "Hermione Granger," she announced.

Hermione gulped and slowly went up and sat down. "Yes….," the hat mumbled. "Yes… plenty of courage… and what's this….. knowledge… ah yes, the strongest trait, loyalty….. HUFFLEPUFF," the hat shouted. The Hufflepuff table erupted into applause, this was the first time they got the first person.

"Hannah Abbott," the witch continued. "Ah…. another one…. HUFFLEPUFF," the hat yelled. The Hufflepuff table was stunned, not once did they get the first two people.

"Susan Bones," the witch announced. Susan walked up but before they could place the hat on her, the hat yelled out, "HUFFLEPUFF."

"I heard her aunt was in Hufflepuff, must be why the hat decided so," Ron mumbled. "Ron Weasley," Professor Mcgonagall called out. Ron gulped and walked up. "Ah yes…. another Weasley…. I know…. wait…. there's something different…. a thirst for knowledge? And wanting to help your family? Loyalty once again… HUFFLEPUFF," the hat yelled. Hufflepuff erupted into cheers as they received already four people.

"Harry Potter," Professor Mcgonagall called out. The hall broke into whispers as everyone watched the adorable boy walk up to the hat. "He looks so much like me," Cedric said to particularly no one.

"A Potter? Oh, very cunning of you to hide your name….. Harry Asher Diggory," the hat said aloud and the hall gasped. Cedric stood there. stunned. 'Could he be related to me? I know no other Diggory families," Cedric thought. "Let's see…. your older brother's in Hufflepuff, and you seem to like Hufflepuff… and… Ooo, a thirst to fulfill what your parents wanted you to do, now that's loyalty, HUFFLEPUFF," the hat yelled.

The Hufflepuff table erupted like never before chanting we got Potter while the other houses groaned, especially Gryffindor.

Harry walked over to the table and sat down in between Susan and Hermione, making them both blush which Cedric and James noticed. "He's got your charms Cedric," James smirked. "Yes… yes he does," Cedric grinned.

Soon, the rest of the sorting was finished and the feast started. Cedric, seeing there was an extra seat next to Hermione, sat down and once Hermione saw who it was, she blushed. "H-hey Cedric," Hermione stammered. "Hey Hermione, could I switch places with you? I want to talk to Harry," Cedric asked smiling. "Sure," Hermione blushed and switched places.

"…Hey….. Harry….." Cedric started. "Hey.. Cedric…" Harry replied. "So…. we're brothers huh," Cedric said not knowing what to say. "Yea…. can't believe I have an older brother…. I've always wanted one," Harry replied smiling. "Yea… I've always wanted to have a younger sibling too," Cedric smiled. Suddenly, Harry launched himself and hugged Cedric and obviously Cedric smiled and hugged back, rubbing circles on his back.

Everyone at Hufflepuff was watching them closely since Cedric just found out he had a brother and smiled.

"Attention please," Professor Mcgonagall asked. Everyone looked up to her and she continued. "Prefects, if you would, please lead the first years to their dormitories."

"I'll come with you," Cedric said as Harry got up to join Susan Bones, Neville Longbottom, Ron Weasley, Hannah Abbott, and Hermione Granger.

They were brought to the kitchen and tapped on a barrel. The barrel then lead to the Hufflepuff common room which was decorated with bee-like colors, yellow and black. Cedric offered to take 2 of the new first years and of course, reserved a spot for his brother. Neville took up the offer and he and Harry's things were moved to Cedric's room, where he would stay for the rest of the year.

"Hey Harry, I wanted to say sorry, if you had hard times and I was never there for you," Cedric said glumly. "Hey, it's ok," Harry replied looking at Cedric who looked really sad. "You didn't even know I exist, it's fine, the great thing is, we both know now and we both have each other here," Harry added which made Cedric smile. "Yea, we both have each other, I'll be writing to dad now, since he never even mentioned me having a brother," Cedric frowned and went to his desk.

'This is gonna be an awesome year,' Harry thought to himself.